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Tag Archives: California
My First Zin from Monterey
There is always some genuine excitement when the delivery person has me sign for my package from A Taste of Monterey. It was our first wine club and the only one for ages and always a delight. We just kind … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged "A Taste of Monterey", California, Mesa Del, Mesa Del Sol, Monterey County, Zinfandel
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Hyde Park in Northville
Ms. Yoga was totally happy that we were trying a steakhouse that she had been to in Florida and had a chance to introduce us to it, in our own backyard. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is actually in Northville Township … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse, Napa Valley, Quilt Wines, Wagner Family of Wine
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Ms. Yoga is So Popular
While we were taking care of Ms. Yoga at the Casa Raconteur, her family was making preparations for a party while she was in town. We are used to having to share her with the world, as she tends to … Continue reading
Duckhorn Vineyards Duckhorn
Ms. Yoga made her appearance and it brought moments of youth in a couple of ways. The logistics of her trips here are anything but prosaic and I think even her slate of appointments are constantly changing. For me, it … Continue reading
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Tagged Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Frank Family Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley, Petit Verdot
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Thanksgiving Dinner 2018
To this day, I marvel at the concept of having a Norman Rockwell style Thanksgiving dinner. I never encountered it growing up, but then I guess Norman Rockwell didn’t grow up with Armenians who believe that there may not be … Continue reading
Early Thanksgiving Day
The big day had arrived and everyone can get mad at us. The gifts for Christmas have been bought, wrapped and bundled by family. The Christmas cards and newsletters have been posted, and so have the Christmas parcels. All the … Continue reading
Posted in Dining, Wine
Tagged Banter Wines, California, Chardonnay, Laurentide Winery, Leelanau Peninsula, Michigan, Pinot Gris
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Club Wines for Thanksgiving
I received the email a day earlier that I could pick up the club wines from Fine Wine Source in Livonia. I was in the middle of a project, just like I always am these days. So, the next day … Continue reading
Posted in Wine
Tagged California, Ciona Rosé, Gaiole, Italy, Massanois, Pinot Noir, Podere Ciona, Primary Wines, Sangiovese, Toscana IGT, Tuscany
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